Hope Estate Shiraz The Ripper 2014 sku_1044663 the intensity of anise is

the intensity of anise is perceived

The barrel aging length thanks to the toast and coffee notes

baked apricot

elegant and fruity while embodying perfectly the terroir whose Chardonnays come from

Tightly coiled but not at all hard

Hope Estate Shiraz The Ripper 2014 sku_1044663 the intensity of anise isWine Enthusiast 93 points Theres a barnyard funk to this that some will love and some might squirm at, but theres also plenty of ripe strawberry fruit, chocolate, earth and smoke. The palate shows plenty of drying, savory tannins balanced by fresh acidity. Everything wraps up with an earthy, savory finish. Drink now.. February 2018 Wine & Spirits 88 points This tight, floral shiraz has spicy scents of cured meat and some bitter, coffee scented